Whats the best, chain lube or not? I for years have used belray chain lube and applied after a days riding on a warm chain and have no problems except a dirty swingarm. Talking to the local quad hire man he reccomends no lube at all and he has had no problems either. We both use O ring chains.

 

I have had good luck with Maxima Chain Wax. Does not "fling off" like some others.

 

You do NOT need to lube an o-ring chain. The lube is sealed in by the o-rings. The only reason to put anything on the chain is to prevent rust. Just dry the chain after cleaning and put a small amount of chain wax every once in awhile.

I highly recommend using Kerosene to clean the chain.

 

I'm not sure what a "local quad hire man?" is, but I think his recommendation is no good.
I too, use Bel-Ray and have no problems with it. I know what you mean about the dirty swing arm. I found the best way is to raise the rear and use the directional stick that comes with the spray. That keep the overspray to a minimum if any.

 

No need to oil/lube the ds chain. I was told this a long time ago (even before purchasing my quad) and all the local ds owners (myself included) dont oil/wax and havnt had a bit of trouble. I have about 250 hours on my stock chain.

 

At the dunes where we ride you can hire banshees or raptor350s and the owner of the bikes is the man I was speaking too !!! . I too get one of my buddies to lift the rear of the bike and let the clutch out while in 1st gear and spray the lube over the chain at the rear sprocket.It was when we were doing this that he told me we are wasting our time with a O ring chain. The mess is minimal and is easily cleaned off with degreaser every now and then.

 

the way I look at it, the chains are sealed with o-rings (lube inside) if you are putting lube on the outside, all you are doing is attracting sand/dust/grit to get in around the o-rings = bad.

 

I learned something today!
I have been lubing my chain since new. When I don't, it turns to rust. That looks like crap and looks like I don't love my machine. I like it to look and perform better than new. I myself will continue to lube. Last nights adventure through the water had my chain and sprockets looking terrible.
Now, after the complete toothbrush cleaning and completely coating the whole machine in WD-40, it gets the finishing touch of Bel-Ray chain lube(o-ring safe) Now it looks like a million bucks again! Something about the white chain!

 

Have done nothing to my chain since i bought the ds650, Besides taking the slack out of it when it straches alittle bit. I have about 200 hrs..I was told not to oil my chain.. from the dealer...But I think it's all up to the person...if they want to do it....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Wash it,dry it,and spray silicone on it.When it drys you get no mess and nothing sticks to it.